Delaware Solar

The First State is leading the solar charge.

In Delaware, “it’s good being first,” and Delaware homeowners and businesses are leading the clean energy charge by installing solar panels on their roofs. Solar panels are a popular choice for clean power in Delaware because the state has some of the highest electricity rates in the country.

Delaware gets an abundance of sunny days throughout the year, and sunshine is all you need to free yourself from that high electricity bill from your utility. Install solar panels to transform sunshine into a clean, reliable, and affordable energy source. With solar panels from Direct Energy Solar, you can declare energy independence, lower your electricity bill, and do your part to protect the planet.

Why gamble with future electricity prices in Delaware?

Delaware is a very expensive state for residential electricity!

According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), Delaware is one of the top 20 most expensive states in the country for residential electricity—March 2017 rates averaged at $.138/kWh! Not many states had higher rates.

And while there are occasional dips in prices, electricity rates in Delaware remain unpredictable. This table was compiled using Delaware electricity rate data provided by the EIA.

Delaware homeowners can pay less for power by switching to solar.

That’s more money back in your pocket to spend on more important things than utility bills. Just think of the possibilities.

Delaware Solar Snapshot

Solar is booming in Delaware!

According to the SEIA, 18 MW of solar electric capacity was installed in Delaware in 2015, ranking it 23rd nationally. That brings the total installed solar capacity in Delaware to 88 MW, ranking it 25th in the country—installed solar capacity in has grown by 137% over the last year!

Solar incentives in Delaware lower your out-of-pocket costs!

Choosing to own your solar system means significant savings provided by solar incentive programs. We can help you determine what federal and Delaware solar incentives you are entitled to.

The Solar Investment Tax Credit

The Solar Investment Tax Credit (ITC) is a very generous federal solar incentive that allows you to claim a tax credit for 30% of the total cost of installing your solar system.

It will remain at the 30% level until the end of 2019 and will then ramp down incrementally through 2021. After 2023, the residential credit will drop to 0% while the commercial credit will drop to a permanent 10%.

We’ve prepared a checklist you can use to ensure you meet the criteria for this incentive, with links to the forms needed.

Net Metering in Delaware

Delaware utility companies are required to participate in the net metering program. Net metering allows homeowners and businesses that
generate excess energy with their solar system to offset the cost of power drawn from the utility.

When your net meter sends back to the grid any excess solar electricity that your solar system generates, you’ll receive the full retail value of that electricity.

At the end of each billing cycle, if you send more electricity back to the grid than you used, you earn credit towards your next bill.

SRECs in Delaware

When your solar panels produce electricity for your home, they also produce Solar Renewable Energy Certificates (SRECs). SRECs are credits that represent the environmental benefits associated with producing 1,000 kilowatt hours (or 1 megawatt hour) of solar electricity. You can sell your credits back to utility companies in an open market and earn more money from going solar.

As one of the country’s top residential SREC aggregators, Direct Energy Solar can offer you the best value for the Delaware SRECs you will generate with your solar system. We have various SREC offerings that help you maximize your earnings and allow you to choose the timing of your earnings.

Delaware Solar Resources

Looking for more information about Delaware state policy, solar incentive information, statistics, and electricity rates?

We’ve compiled a list of useful links for you. When you meet with us, we’ll show you what incentives you are entitled to.

Direct Energy Solar is your local Delaware solar installer.

Direct Energy Solar combines the reliability and skill of a national solar company with personalized service and local knowledge. Going solar is an exciting decision! We can help you harness the sun’s full potential for your home in Delaware and are devoted to delivering the most carefree solar experience.

Power your business with solar.

Offers and financing are available to customers who qualify, vary by location, and are not available in all areas. We customize our solar power system specifically for your facility, therefore, pricing, savings, utility bill, solar bill amounts and actual returns vary based on different factors including but not limited to your location, system size, available solar incentives and local utility rates. See terms and conditions for more details.